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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-27

The Chicago Democratic Ring seems to
have been organized on the Tweed plan.
The opportunities for th'ev;ng were not so
great but the ''boodlers7 made the most of
them. Vouchers were systematically raised,
contractors and even the County Physician
and other employees were made to pay tribute,
and the plumber was regularly divided. Cen
sidering the experience Of the New-YoriI
thieves, their Chicago imitators showed a
boldncss second only to that of bank bur-
glars The speedy punishment of these r,scals
will lerhaps deter other Democrats from Or
ganizing similar rings elsewhere.
The hoteLkecrers have no good reason to
compa;n because the city authorities seek an
Interpretation by the Court of Appeals of the
law concern ng the sale Of liquor ON Sundays
Perhaps some Of the city officials tn nix thai
the appeal may indirectly help these liquor
dealers who do not keep hotels but II sc
they are mistaken. The course Of legislation
in this country ON tho liquor question is moi
in the direction Of removing restrictions on
it's sale and dealers who look for the passage
of bill PERMITTING its general slle on Sun
DAYS are going to be disappointed. For the
same reason hotel-keepers will do well 10
be content with serving regular guests in
stead of seeking to sell to every person whe
buys sandwich or some crackers and cheese
Tho law prohibiting the sale OF liquor OF
Sundays was not intended to be carried ou
in that elastic way.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-27

Three Democratic postmasters have been caught
stealing in Ohio in three months. The rascals'
are getting in their work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-27
New91prk DAILY Gribmtts
WEDNESDAY,. JULY 81. 1887.

HORACE REELE,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-27

Eugene Higgins. in the opinion Of THE New
York World,o must have some invisible and
mysterious hitch on the position which ne holds"
All, yes. Perhaps the hitch in question Is twin
10 the hitch to which Attorney Garland is hitched
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-27

st. Louis is big town, but 1t Is not large
enough to hold Presidential Dignity and Union
LOYALTY at once
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
Personal.

The Greenbrier Independent says
..Miss Lillian Dotson, of Lewisburg and Mrs
g. E Bare, of Aloerson, are on three weeks
visit to relatives and friends in Staunton, Va
Miss Anne Maria Bear, of Elkton, Rocking
ham Co., daughter of Prof. 81. A. Bear, proprie-
tor of the Bear Lithia Water, is spending a
week in Stanton. She is the guest Of Mrs.
Frank Berkeley.
Rev. DIR. VIVA. Dinwiddie. whose pastoral re-
lations with the Second Presbyterian church
of Alexandria, were severed at his own request,
has removed with his family to his farm near
Greenwood, in Albemarle county.
Rev. H. A. Hamilton, pastor at Mt. Carmel,
passed through the city Monday, returning
from Goshen. where he had been during the
past week filling the pulpit of Lebanon, and
aiding the pastor, Rev. j. G. Carson, of that
church.
The Highland Recorder of the 10Th instant.
says
REV. B. A. Pendleton. pastor of Mcdowell
Presbyterian church, was married in Rich
mond on Monday evening last, to Miss Buch-
anan of that city. The party arrived home on
Wednesday, where an elegant supper, gotten
up by the ladies of Mcdowell, awaited them"
In the Ottobine neighborhood in Rocking
ham county last week, Miss Kate Paul, sister
OF Judge John Paul. of Rockingham county
and of Rockingham Paul, Esq. ofthis city, was
thrown from her horse and had her hand and
wrist badly Observation-Disclosures she was moi
hurt.
Mr.. J.. Watkins Lee, of spartanburg City
8. c., paid us a call on Thursday last. Mr.. Lee
bears JUS ly the reputation of one OF the best
hotel managers in the South. He was the
manager of Rawley Springs iu Rockingham
Co.. for or seasons. This season he has the
management of the Sweet Springs, Monroe
Co., W. Va, and we have no doubt that he will
be a drawing card for that resort.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
MOUNT sOLON.


The many friends of Mr.. Jas. A. McFall, will
regret to learn of his death. He died April lst.
He was young, and had very interesting
family, which would very naturally endear
him to earth, yet he certified his will ngness
to die,-hls last words expressing his desire to
be with his Savior. Rev. Mr.. Kibler. assis ted
by Rev. Mr. Railey, Conducted the funeral SER
vices. The many friends of Rev. Mr.. Railey,
Pastor of Messy Creek Church, will regret to
part with him. He has informed his congreg-
alton of his desire to be removed by request
ing them to join him in asking Presbytery to
dissolve the Pastoral relation. He is SO con-
scientious, that he thinks he can do more good
elsewhere for his Master. Wesre sorry that, in
the late contest, Staunton went aoet-thought
there were surely enough Christian men there to
have won the day. I would not like to ex-
change places with the Christian man who has
any sympathy with the bartender. Grant
that whisky does bring money, how much
money would you, my brother, require in ex-
change for the soul of your son? And how can
you work for the Master, and walk in his foot
steps. and not do all in your power to stay
this, the greatest evil of our land. Faithful
emperance-workers. do not grow weary in
well-doing.
We are having nice Spring showers, accom-
panied by thunder which tells us, Winter has
passed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
wrsrrnr LuNAr1c. AsY1um-rHn NEW

WESTERN LuNATIc iAsYLUMLTHE NEW
BOARD OF DtREcToRs-ALL THE OLD OFFICERS
RErAINED.-As previously announced. the ap-
pointments made by the Governor under the
new law gave the Western Lunatic Asylum an
entire new Board of Directors. The first ses-
sion of this board commenced on the 18th, and
continued two days, all the members present,
to wit: Dr. 8. 81. Moffett, of Rockingham; Gen.
7. l.. Rosser, OF Albemarle; Col TX. Edmond
son. of Rockbridge; Mr.. j.. 3. Bradshaw. OF
Highland: Mr.. A. E. Withrow. Bath; Mr..
Holmes Boyd. Frederick; Mr.. j. T. Beckham,
Alexandria; Capt. ]. N. Opie and Mr.. P. h.
Trout, Augusta. Several members of the re-
firing Board were present at the time their
successors were indicted into Office. DR.. s. 81.
Moffett was made President. and Mr.. G. j.
Armistead. the former Secretary. continued In
the duties of that position. The Executive
Committee was appointed as follows: Messrs.
Trout, Opie, Withrow and Edmondson,-the
President er.otacio Chairman.
DR.. D. B. Conrad was re- elected superintend-
emit, DIR. e. c. Fisher, LIST Assistant Physician.
DR.. A. H. Weir. End, and Dr. G. 9. Walker, 3rd.
Mr. J. W. Blackburn was reelected Steward
and Mrs. E. M. G Hopkins, Matron.
There were no names presented for any OF
the offices in opposition to the incumbent ex-
cept for that of Steward
During the sessions the Board took q recess
both Friday and Saturday, for the purpose OF
exa mining the condition of the Asylum. and
expressed most favorable opinion in regard
to its workings under the administration OF
DR.. Conrad.
A committee was appointed TO urge upon the
Legislature an extra appropriation for the pur-
pose Of making important and absolutely ne
casa rv ranairs and for the procuring of much
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
THE CATHOLIC FAIR.

Under the management of the ladies of the
Catholic Church largely attended and sue
cessful Fair was held last week for the benefit
of the Church in this city. Commencing Tues
day evening, the interest continued during the
week, closing Saturday night, and realizing
over seven hundred dollars. On the part of
the ladies, Mrs. William Bradley, Mrs. Julian
Metcalf, Mrs DR.. Phillips, Miss Mary Hurley,
Miss Nora Crimmens Miss Kate Hounihan,
Miss j. Kneally, Mrs. I. G. Mills and Mrs. M.
Kiylighan, aided by Mr.. Spotswood Berkeley
and Mr. CD Armistead, were the managers
Thursday night, the Hibernian Society and
the Stonewall Brigade Band were pr esent con-
tributing interest to the occasion. Some of
the features of the Fair were Jacobs Well
where fountains OF cool lemonade seemed to be
in inexhaustable supply In its depths. Around
it were the oriental wall structures and above
it evergreen according to the manner of east
ern customs. Close by was the Gypsy tent, in
the door of which sat the endowed maiden
casting the future of all who sought to be in
formed of future fortunes, and the tributes
placed in her hands indicated wonderful
faith as she unveiled future fate with its
pleasures and its sorrows. The fish pond also
yielded it's miraculous treasures, from a Bolo
gna sausage to paper of pins: The p0st-ofice
Sorded roarLed f.c,1i,ies for oondnct,nc brs,-
no.s .na tic axchonno of ,p,sce,laneors ,doos
o,d ttoroh,s Anort Gallery and tho no =,
,,ou,ar, - -, ~ arro,,, for or,o.to;,,;ra
49, - so,,.,,,o, ;x,a,,,oo tha,r o,,;.,,e
.as,os.. sss,-o.,e - ro,,i,,, - 80.
upon the rich product of the soil which has
reared SO many fortunes for those who COM
menced long life in dispensing it.
Tn, oil Of wi v.rit bcf flo;
IL eies"noo Vi ssyie' WIN may eaD''"n 'i~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
Hermitage News

Mrs. George Harnsberger, Of the vicinity
of Waynesboro', came to this place on a
visit to her son-in-law Solomon CARRIER,
where she was takon down very i'll with
dyspepsia and erysipelas. She is a very
+estimable lady, and we hope she will soon
be restored to good health again.
Mr.. j. B. Keesey, formerly Of Middle
brook, is carrying on a tailor-shop in
Waynesboro'.
We are glad to see that Mrs. VIM. Mar
rett is able to go about again.
There is talk of having new Post Office
at Mrs. Dayis's store about q miles from
here.
The farmers here are about done sowing
their oats.
Mr.. VIM. Ross has the best looking wheat
in this vicinity.
About Is hands have left this neighbor-
hood to work on a railroad in New York.
Mr.. Chas. OFT has been quite i'll with
dyspepsia.
Mr.. John Swatz has been quite ill for
some time.
The mail days here are Tuesdays, Thurs
days, and Saturdays. We wish we could
have daily mail.
PINE-RIDGE SAM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

MRS. LANGTRY IN "a WIFE's PERIL."-Mrs.
Langtry and her company enacted the come
dy-"A Wife's Peril'-in the Opera house last
Wednesday night to very large and appre-
ciative audience-larger than was generally
expected. The audience was pleased with the
entertainment, and it would have been
strange, passing strange" if they had not
been, for even if the acting had not been as
good as it was. they would have been amply
compensated by the qualification of beholding
the rem arkabe beauty of Mrs. Langtry for, as
the poet Keats says, "a thing of beauty is a joy
forever" aud if "a thing of beauty is a joy for
ever" 'a person of beauty must be superla-
lively "a joy forever and ever. Mrs Langtry
acts quite well, and if her beauty were not so
great, her acting would not be so much criti-
cized, but it would be unreasonable to expect
her acting to equal her beauty, for that would
be to expect her to be the best actress that
ever appeared upon the stage We were some
what disappointed in Mr.. Coglan who acted
the character of Capt. Bradford, for he had
been represented as such very fine actor that
we expected more from him than we realiz ID.
Mr. Frederick A. Averill. who personated DIR.
Thornton. acted his part in admirable style.
His cynical remarks struck the BULLS eye''
every time, and his manner suited the part he
played. Mr.. G. Raiemond, as Mr.. Crossley
Beckley, was quite amusing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
MARRRASE&

= ROBINSON, - In Louisville Ken
lucky, to-day, Wedu esday, the Goth, Mr.. Jas.
L. Frazier, formerly of this city, who is now
General superintendent of the Louisville and
Memphis Division of the Newport News and
Mississippi Valley Railway, will be married
10 Miss Caroline Welby, daushter of R. II.
Robinson, Esq of Louisville, Ky.
SMITH -CLARK.-In Winchester, Christ Epis-
copal Church was crowded with friends and
invited guests at noon last Wednesday to
witness the nnptials of Mr.. Robert Hall
Smith. Jr., of Hartford county, Mary land, and
Miss Margaret Baldwin Clark, daughter of
Judge W M. l.. Clark. of Winchester. Judge
CLARK, with his daughter on his arm, entered
the church. The bride dressed in white
satin, en- train. The groom, with his best
man, the brother of the bride, MIR. Chas. =.
Clara, of Kansas City. Mo-, entered the
church from the Vestry room. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Mr.. Everett. The
wedding party and friends then repaired to
the residence of Judge Clark, on the suburbs
of the city, where q wedding lunch was
served and reception neld. The newly wed
ded pair left for the East the 1.52 train,
The parents of thu groom reside in Ealti-
more.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
CITY COUNCIL.

regular session of the City Council was
held last night, all the members present except
Major Mcmahon, who is absent from the city
President Oberdorfer in the Chair. The ses-
sion was OF considerable length, and a large
amount of business disposed of. A brief sum-
mary of some of the proceedings is all that can
be reported at the late hour available for that
purpose.
Mr.. Tams, from the Finance Committee,
made report on the Treasurer's books and ac-
counts, highly satisfactory.
Lots for the Colored School buildings were
selected as follows. and the Committee author
lied, If practicable, to purchase them. Both
belong to the estate of R. G. Bickle. and are for
for sale. In Ward No. l, lot No, q. South
Green street. In No. 2. the lot on the N. w.
Corner of Carolina and Sunnyside streets.
Two school-trustees, to supply vacancies
caused by the expiration of the terms of II E.
Summerson and R. l.. Stratton, were elected.
Mr.. ]. W. Teabo was elected in place of Mr..
Summerson by the following vote: For Teabo,
Messrs. Butts, Bargamin, Craig, Crowle, Nc
Quaide. Tams, Oberdorfer. For Mr.. Summer
son, Cochran, Summerson and Berkeley,
In place OF Mr.. Stratton, W. II. 81. Lynn re-
ceived the votes of Messrs, Craig, Crowle, Bar
gamin. McQuaide. Teabo and Oberdorfer; and
Messrs. Cochran, Butts, Berk eIey, Summerson
and Tams voted for Mr.. Stratton.
Mr.. Teabo offered resolution instructing the
committee to advertise for proposals for build
ing market house, which was discussed at
length by Messrs. Bargamin and McQuaide in
favor fit and by Mr.. Cochran in opposition to
it. during which Mr.. Cochran submitted a
numerously- signed petition of citizens oppos-
ing the proposition.
The whole subject was. on motion of Mr..
Tams. laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. M cQuaide. $500 was made
available for the poor to reach the city Mission
in the disbursement through the Council Com
mittee on the poor.
Mr.. Tams, from the Finance Committee, re-
ported the tax ordinance which was adopted
The tax on real and personal property was
fixed at Sl.25 on the hundred dollars OF assessed
value. A water-tax is also to be levied on
all buildings payable jointly by the owners
and renters of the same.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

little child of the widow Samuel Stull.
of Rich Patch, narrowly escaped death
from poison one day last week, under pc
culiar circumstances. 1t seems the child
got hold of some rattles of snake and in
playing with them swallowed the rattles.
Violent sickness followed and physician
was summoned. After a long time the eff
feet of the poison was counteracted and the
child has recovered. AHeghany Sentinel.
Is not the Sentinel mistaken in assuming
that the child was made sick by poison.
There is no poison in or on the rattles of a
rattle-snake. The only poison is in the
sacks beneath the fangs which is elected
through them when the snake strikes.
The child was made sick by the rattles
because they wereindigestible and irritated
the lining of the stomach, not because they
were in any degree poisonous The flesh
of a snake is not poisonous, and, if wei
masticated, can be taken with impunity
More than that the poison itself would de
no harm unless it should get into the circu
lation of the blood vessels.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

Miss Marietta Holly. the distinguished hui
morous author known as Josiah Aliens WIFE,
has just finished her new book Samantha at
Saratoga" in the inimitable mirth-provoking
style of Samantha at the Centennial" Bet
sey Bobbitt" etc., and has sold the MSS. for a
good round sum to Messrs. Hubbard Bros, of
Philadelphia, who are employing the best hu-
morous ar fists in the country to illustrate it,
and propose bringing 1t out this Spring at q
popular price by subscription. Miss Holly
spent all last season amid the whirl of fashion
at Saratoga, and takes offts follies, firtations.
Ping dogs, low neck dressing, etc, ETC., in q
style that is OVERLOOKING with richest humor,
and must create great sensation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

The american Magazine for May has been
received. The table of contents is very at
tractive as well as instructive. Francis Park
ham; The Raquette in 55; Olivia Delaplaine;
The Little Crimson Hat; (poem); The Nation IS
Lawmakers-The Senate; Literary Life of
Boston; The Nightingale and the Lark, Rattle
snake Plantain; Is 1t a Crime to own Land; A
Sun Shower, (poem): Face, (sonnets Some
Experience as an Author; Gen. Grants Habits;
What came of Sigh; Feast Days in Mexico;
The Smallness of the World; Silas Baxter's
Return; Our Ancestors and Ourselves, &C.
Price So a year. Address. American Magazine,
New York city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
.Drnsta county TEACHERS Institute.

According to announcement MIR. C. T. Jor-
dan. Superintendent of Augusta County
schools opened an Institute for white teachers
18th and 18th instant, at the Somerville build
ing in the city. There were present over ~
male and go female teachers, many taxing part
in the discussions arising during the course OF
proceedings and all manifesting proper In
terest in the exercises which were for mutual
instruction and benefit. The personnel OF the
Institute would make a fine impression at any
time, but as members of a body representing
the practical workings ofour public school sys-
tenn in the county, their intelligence ana the
manner in which many intricate subjects arts
ing in the experience of teachers were handled.
showed them 10 be men of deep earnestness and
properly impressed with the responsibilities
of their profession.
In opening, the Superintendent made an ad-
dress which abeunded with well-considered
and most forcibiy- expressed views, bearing
upon the work all there had entered upon, and
touching in detail upon the service, district
boards. and the fine condition of the schools OF
the county. MIR. G. Kibler of North River dis
trIct, was made secretary.
During the two days all the subjects and
parts and division of questions were discussed.
sometimes with very amusing illustrations
as the venerable Mr.. Wilson employed them in
Calculating his mode of teaching Grammar,
taking as his figures the venerable parents OF
the household and seven children seated at the
dinner table, which, at his conclusion, caused
Jolly laughter, young and old, and the grave
and the merry participating alike. All these
matters received attention in spirited discus
ions by Messrs. Vint, Booker, White, Hannah.
Houf. Michael Kibler and Others of the In
stitute, including Professors Owen, Bixby. Rob
ertson. Perry, Hutchins, and several visiting
teachers. Professor Perry's lecture on the sea
sons, including parts of Astronomy, and Pro-
lessor Robertson and Vint on discipline receiv-
ed close attention.
series of resolutions were passed looking to
the Improvement of the general regulations.
compliments to the Superintendent, thanks
to the ministers who were in attendance, to
the choir. &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20
Ladies, have you seen the beautiful EN-
BROIDERED ROBES. at WELLERS,

SCHOOL GIRLS VISIT HARRISoNBURG.-The
Rockingham Register of the Nth inst, says
that Miss Gussie Patterson, daughter of Capt.
B. G. Patterson of Harrisonburg. accompanied
by five of her schoolmates from the Augusta
Female Seminary, went to her home to spend
the Easter holiday.
The young ladies were, Miss Adie McLsan,
of Nashville, Tennessee, Alfn Smith, of Shell
byville, Tennessee, ONE Edwards and Lula
Edwards. of Alabama, and Callie Chenault. OF
Richmond. KY.
The Register says
Their pretty faces and fascinating manners
we fear have seriously wounded the hearts of
more than one of our boys.
Last Friday night Capt. Patterson gave a
dance in honor of his daughters guests, which
was attended by quite number of our young
people. as wei as several entlemep and ladies
from Fort Defiance.
The evening was most delightfully."- spent by
all present, and everything passed off in the
most enjoyable way"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-20

LOOKING FOR LYNCHERs.-A dispatch from
Earrisonburg OF Saturday last, says
much excitement was occasioned last mig hit
by rumor that party of men from Augusta
county would lynch Preston Johnson and Bob
venable lnegroes), confined in Jail here,
charged with burning W. B Glovers barn on
April 3rd. The sheriff had military compa-
ny put on guard, and they Will continue to
These men were removed from Augusta coun-
ty to avoid lynching."
These prisoners, to avoid being lynched.
were taken out of the Jail here on Tuesday
night, the 18th inst. and conveyed to Harri-
sonbdrg and put in jail there.